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Visa to launch contactless payments in Kenya
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Visa to launch contactless payments in Kenya

Visa is collaborating with regional banks and fintech firms in order to introduce contactless payments in Kenya. Customers will be able to make purchases without using a card or physical wallet. Customers can utilise the Thales-powered service to make in-store purchases using their banking app by tapping their Near-field communication-enabled smartphones at any contactless payment […]

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Kenyan parliament rejects petition to ban TikTok

A petition asking for the government of Kenya to ban the short-video platform TikTok has been rejected by the Kenyan parliament. A prominent businessman, Bob Ndolo, the Executive Officer of Bridget Connect Consultancy, presented the petition to the parliament. The petition voiced concern over the fact that, despite the app’s growing popularity among young people […]

Kenya logistics startup Sendy shuts down, sells assets
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Kenya logistics startup Sendy shuts down, sells assets

Sendy, a Kenyan logistics start-up that, among other things, allowed merchants to buy FMCGs directly from producers, is closing down operations and considering selling its assets. Sendy co-founder Meshack Alloys acknowledged the sale to TechCrunch without providing any other information, stating: “We are in the middle of an acquisition process. So yes, Sendy is being […]

Worldcoin reacts to Kenyan ban
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Worldcoin reacts to Kenyan ban

Worldcoin has stated that the coming is working to resume operations in Kenya after a ban on the project by the Kenyan government. The Kenya government on Wednesday suspended the activities of Worldcoin over security, privacy and data protection concerns. Worldcoin said in a statement to TechCrunch that it using the “pause” to formulate better […]

Business email hack rises by 1,760% in 2023 – Report
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Anonymous Sudan claims responsibility for cyberattacks on Kenya

A notorious hacker collective, Anonymous Sudan, has claimed responsibility for a series of devastating Distributed-Denial of Service attacks on vital online services in Kenya. Government agencies, newspapers, and other institutions have fallen victim to these cyber assaults, causing significant disruptions. The attacks come in the wake of escalating tensions between Kenya and Sudan, with Kenyan […]

Kenyan startup FarmWorks secures $4m pre-series A funding
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Kenyan startup FarmWorks secures $4m pre-series A funding

Fast-rising agritech startup in Kenya, FarmWorks, has successfully closed a remarkable $4 million Pre-Series A funding round to bolster its operations and make a significant impact in the agricultural sector. The startup takes a unique approach by connecting farmers with essential farm inputs, including pesticides, and also purchasing their crops, following the out-grower model widely […]

Kenya's president launches East Africa's largest electric motorcycle plant
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Kenya’s president launches East Africa’s largest electric motorcycle plant

Kenya has taken a bold step towards sustainability as President William Ruto inaugurates a groundbreaking 50,000-capacity electric bike plant built by green mobility company Roam in Nairobi. This momentous move solidifies the country’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and championing clean transportation in Africa. During the commissioning event, President Ruto emphasized the significance of […]

Ontario cancels $100m Starlink contract in US-Canada tariff war
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Starlink launches in Kenya

The satellite internet provider, Starlink, announced on Twitter that it has now formally launched its services in Kenya. The internet service provider stated that as long as their satellite dish has a clear view of the sky, you can get speeds of over 150 Mbps regardless of where you live, including isolated or rural areas. […]

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Kenya to launch first observation satellite by April 10

The Kenyan government announced on Monday that the country will launch its first operational satellite next week Monday. According to a report by AFP, the satellite, named Taifa-1 or Nation-1 in Swahili, will be launched on April 10 using the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The defence ministry […]

Access Bank nears completion of National Bank of Kenya acquisition
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Access Bank’s Kenyan expansion on course despite setback

Bisola Fatoye Access Bank Plc revealed that its efforts to advance regional trade finance and other cross-border banking services in the East African Community and larger COMESA region will not be affected by the cancellation of its proposed acquisition of Sidan Bank as it pursues its goal of becoming Africa’s gateway to the rest of […]